Man wins $183K in Pai Gow progressive at Henderson casino

Douglas with his winning Pai Gow progressive poker hand at Sunset Station Casino in Henderson on Friday, April 7, 2022. (Sunset Station photo)

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By Marvin Clemons Las Vegas Review-Journal

April 9, 2022 - 7:00 am

Updated April 11, 2022 - 9:21 am

A local and lucky guest started the weekend off with a jackpot of more than $180,000 at Sunset Station on Friday evening.

A HUGE WIN! One lucky local hit a 7 card straight flush Pai Gow Progressive for $183,548 tonight! Read more 👇 https://t.co/rJeiRQw0Ac pic.twitter.com/pgU7Y9ibyx

— Sunset Station (@SunsetStation_) April 9, 2022

Douglas (no last name provided) hit a 7-card straight flush Pai Gow progressive with a joker for $183,548.

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